Arrest of 13 suspects connected to the murders of Ximena Guzmán and Pepe Muñoz confirmed by Brugada; ongoing probe into the case
In a significant development, 13 individuals have been arrested in coordinated raids by Mexico City and federal authorities in the double homicide of Ximena Guzmán, personal secretary to Mayor Clara Brugada, and adviser José Muñoz. Among the detainees, three are believed to be directly involved in the killings, while the others are suspected of having roles in logistics and surveillance related to the attack [1][2][5].
The suspects were apprehended in various parts of Mexico City and the neighboring State of Mexico, including boroughs Gustavo A. Madero and Xochimilco, as well as the municipalities of Otumba and Coacalco [3].
The murder, which occurred on May 20, 2025, was a meticulously planned hit, with authorities describing it as a direct attack involving individuals with prior experience [1][2][5]. Ximena Guzmán and José Muñoz were shot dead in broad daylight while Guzmán was picking up Muñoz at a subway station.
Investigators have identified five vehicles involved in the operation, including the motorcycle the shooter used to flee, and two other vehicles that had surveilled the victims in the weeks before the killings [1][5]. It is believed that the hit was originally planned for May 14 but was called off because Guzmán did not pick up Muñoz that day [1]. After the shooting, the perpetrators fled to a neighborhood in Mexico City’s Iztacalco borough, changed vehicles, and escaped toward neighboring Mexico State [1].
Although 13 suspects have been detained, the actual gunman and the masterminds behind the attack have not yet been arrested [3]. The suspects face charges including homicide and criminal association [3].
City officials, including Mayor Brugada and President Claudia Sheinbaum, have pledged justice and no impunity for the crime, which shocked residents due to the city's generally lower homicide rate compared to other Mexican states and the rarity of attacks on politicians in Mexico City [3][5]. The investigation is ongoing.
The Attorney General, Bertha Alcalde Luján, is scheduled to hold a press conference at 5:00 PM to provide further details on the case [1]. The announcement was made at the Old City Hall Palace, with the mayor being accompanied by César Cravioto, the Secretary of Government, Pablo Vázquez, the Chief of the Capital Police, and the Secretary of Attention and Citizen Participation, Tomás Pliego [2].
The operation that led to the detention of 13 people was coordinated with the federal government [2]. The mayor expressed gratitude to President Claudia Sheinbaum for her key support in strengthening the joint work. The mayor also reiterated the commitment to continue working tirelessly in favor of the security and justice of Mexico City, stating that the government will not rest until the truth is known and justice is served for Ximena Guzmán and José Muñoz [2].
[1] - https://www.eluniversal.com.mx/estados/notas/13-detenidos-en-conexion-con-el-doble-homicidio-de-ximena-guzman-y-jose-munoz.html [2] - https://www.milenio.com/noticias/politica/clara-brugada-anuncia-detencion-de-13-personas-en-el-caso-de-ximena-guzman-y-jose-munoz [3] - https://www.eluniversal.com.mx/estados/notas/13-detenidos-en-conexion-con-el-doble-homicidio-de-ximena-guzman-y-jose-munoz [4] - https://www.milenio.com/noticias/politica/clara-brugada-anuncia-detencion-de-13-personas-en-el-caso-de-ximena-guzman-y-jose-munoz [5] - https://www.eluniversal.com.mx/estados/notas/13-detenidos-en-conexion-con-el-doble-homicidio-de-ximena-guzman-y-jose-munoz
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